We Finally Know Meghan Markle's Reaction to That Jay-Z and Beyoncé Tribute

From Town & Country

Sometimes the only way to appropriately convey your emotions over text is via emoji. That's certainly how the Duchess of Sussex felt after receiving news that one of the most powerful couples in the world released a very public tribute to Meghan.

In February 2019, then-pregnant Meghan traveled to New York for her star-studded baby shower. The celebration was hosted by Serena Williams in the Mark Hotel's luxurious penthouse, and featured a floral arrangement class and dessert tasting by celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The small guest list included notable names like Amal Clooney, Misha Nonoo, and Priyanka Chopra.

According to Finding Freedom, a new biography about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan left New York "on a high." The Duchess returned to London, via the Clooney's private jet, with close pal Amal and her twins, Ella and Alexander. It was en route to England that Meghan received news of a special tribute in her honor.

Daniel Martin, Meghan's makeup artist and close friend, sent her a text referring to Jay-Z and Beyoncé's homage to the Duchess at the 2019 Brit Awards. "I think all I wrote was 'Girl,'" said Martin, who also attached the relevant video. "She wrote me back, like, the big-eye emoji."

The video of note shows Beyoncé and Jay-Z accepting their Brit Award for Best International Group in front of illustrator Tim O'Brien's portrait of Meghan. The Duchess appears dressed in royal regalia, complete with extensive jewelry and a lavish tiara. The couple's video acceptance references their music video for the song, Apes**t, in which they stood in front of the Mona Lisa at Paris's Louvre museum.

Beyoncé later posted a still from that video on her Instagram account. In her caption, she compliments Meghan further, and congratulates her on her pregnancy.

"In honor of Black History Month, we bow down to one of our Melanated Monas," Beyoncé wrote. "Congrats on your pregnancy! We wish you so much joy."

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